rainelle_barrett's review
4.0
If your ears are sensitive to sexual language and or cursing, please do not read.
My Darling Rogue, by April Moran.
“But understand this, sugarplum. You are mine now. Mine. And I am not a man who shares his possessions. Should you ever seek the attention of another man, even if that man is my own brother, I will not hesitate to erase him from this world and have you witness his demise.”
“Would you fight me if I tried? Or would you drink me in as though I were the finest brandy, and you were dying of thirst?
These are two of the many statements that comes from our domineering man Gabriel. Ladies and gentleman (pause) here is my review. Yes. Yes! Yes Gabriel I want you to freak me!
I need you to freak me!! “And that’s when I knew that I would be invested in this book.” We will discuss about the sugar plum and the sensual way one such Marquess loves to eat them later. April Moran is a new author to me whom that I will be enjoying her books till the end of time. First off there was a number of hards slaps being distributed through out the book.
I felt the sting of them through Gabriel’s silence. I thought that the story was shared with clear and simple explanations. For me this made the book easier to read, as well as having the story move quickly. The story background was a little tame, however it collaborated well with the entertainment that includes Celia and Gabriel love story. The details from the town homes, the food that was offered to the characters, to what the characters were wearing, and some very descriptive sexual details, played with my imagination to no end.
For instance Mr. Gabriel. Oh my gosh April Moran you really know how describe a man that had me salivating for his buns hun. How this man moved through the book, commanding everything around him. My naughty bits were on high alert! Every time the man had a dialogue I had to cool myself down with my fan.
I mean the dirty words that were coming out of his mouth while claiming Celia was volatile to my thinking clearly while reading this book. He wouldn’t have to tell me anything twice. I would be in the bed with the biggest smile, ready and waiting. I absolutely loved Gabriel for his passion of not giving up on Celia. His determination to make her happy was his dream for her.
Let’s talk about our Stubborn girl Celia, I thought that she was respectable lady who had her morales and values in certain things. There were sometimes where I wanted to shake her and say snap out of it! You remember that famous scene with Lady C and Mr. Cage. I was screaming in my head, “The man is standing before you naked like Adonis. What are you going to do?!!!”
I know what I would have done, I would slang Celia out of the way and jump Gabriel like a wild Spider Monkey. My clothes would have mysteriously disappeared, while doing the naughty dance. You heard me. I’m not ashamed to share my wicked thoughts with you. Through time I believe that Celia cleared that thick fog out of her head and saw the potential of what Gabriel could offer her, besides his appendage. While fighting her fears with her past history and trying to move forward with her life, Celia couldn’t understand this strange mountain of a man showing her so much attention. Oh my gosh, I almost forgot the sugar plum. Picture this Gabriel sitting like a King at the dining table. Celia sitting before him on the table. Somewhere between the two there’s a sugar plum hidden. I swore that Gabriel searched for that sugar plum like he was eating at a cream puff challenge. He lapped up every last drop of that whip cream.
I had a wonderful time reading this delectable book. There’s more to this intriguing story that will have you turning the pages as quick as you can read them. I give this story two snaps and a, “Get naked, bend over the dressing desk and look into the mirror.” Until next time my fellow readers… read on!
My Darling Rogue, by April Moran.
“But understand this, sugarplum. You are mine now. Mine. And I am not a man who shares his possessions. Should you ever seek the attention of another man, even if that man is my own brother, I will not hesitate to erase him from this world and have you witness his demise.”
“Would you fight me if I tried? Or would you drink me in as though I were the finest brandy, and you were dying of thirst?
These are two of the many statements that comes from our domineering man Gabriel. Ladies and gentleman (pause) here is my review. Yes. Yes! Yes Gabriel I want you to freak me!
I need you to freak me!! “And that’s when I knew that I would be invested in this book.” We will discuss about the sugar plum and the sensual way one such Marquess loves to eat them later. April Moran is a new author to me whom that I will be enjoying her books till the end of time. First off there was a number of hards slaps being distributed through out the book.
I felt the sting of them through Gabriel’s silence. I thought that the story was shared with clear and simple explanations. For me this made the book easier to read, as well as having the story move quickly. The story background was a little tame, however it collaborated well with the entertainment that includes Celia and Gabriel love story. The details from the town homes, the food that was offered to the characters, to what the characters were wearing, and some very descriptive sexual details, played with my imagination to no end.
For instance Mr. Gabriel. Oh my gosh April Moran you really know how describe a man that had me salivating for his buns hun. How this man moved through the book, commanding everything around him. My naughty bits were on high alert! Every time the man had a dialogue I had to cool myself down with my fan.
I mean the dirty words that were coming out of his mouth while claiming Celia was volatile to my thinking clearly while reading this book. He wouldn’t have to tell me anything twice. I would be in the bed with the biggest smile, ready and waiting. I absolutely loved Gabriel for his passion of not giving up on Celia. His determination to make her happy was his dream for her.
Let’s talk about our Stubborn girl Celia, I thought that she was respectable lady who had her morales and values in certain things. There were sometimes where I wanted to shake her and say snap out of it! You remember that famous scene with Lady C and Mr. Cage. I was screaming in my head, “The man is standing before you naked like Adonis. What are you going to do?!!!”
I know what I would have done, I would slang Celia out of the way and jump Gabriel like a wild Spider Monkey. My clothes would have mysteriously disappeared, while doing the naughty dance. You heard me. I’m not ashamed to share my wicked thoughts with you. Through time I believe that Celia cleared that thick fog out of her head and saw the potential of what Gabriel could offer her, besides his appendage. While fighting her fears with her past history and trying to move forward with her life, Celia couldn’t understand this strange mountain of a man showing her so much attention. Oh my gosh, I almost forgot the sugar plum. Picture this Gabriel sitting like a King at the dining table. Celia sitting before him on the table. Somewhere between the two there’s a sugar plum hidden. I swore that Gabriel searched for that sugar plum like he was eating at a cream puff challenge. He lapped up every last drop of that whip cream.
I had a wonderful time reading this delectable book. There’s more to this intriguing story that will have you turning the pages as quick as you can read them. I give this story two snaps and a, “Get naked, bend over the dressing desk and look into the mirror.” Until next time my fellow readers… read on!
glo68's review
5.0
“I want your sweetness coating my tongue. Filling my mouth. Because you’re the most exquisite creature I’ve ever had within my grasp, and I know with certainty you will eventually be my downfall. My utter ruin.”
Wow, just wow! April Moran knows how to write about desire, about our darkest secrets and cravings, about all-consuming love. She knows how to write, full stop. I loved this book and I loved how it made me feel. It sucked me right into Gabriel and Celia’s world, there with them while they learned to love each other unconditionally. Gabriel is so gorgeous, so possessive, but also respectful of Celia’s desires and attuned to her every need. Both characters are vivid and full rounded and perfectly fleshed out. And the lovemaking scenes are so very hot, but most importantly, brimming with emotions. This is one of the best HR I read recently.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Wow, just wow! April Moran knows how to write about desire, about our darkest secrets and cravings, about all-consuming love. She knows how to write, full stop. I loved this book and I loved how it made me feel. It sucked me right into Gabriel and Celia’s world, there with them while they learned to love each other unconditionally. Gabriel is so gorgeous, so possessive, but also respectful of Celia’s desires and attuned to her every need. Both characters are vivid and full rounded and perfectly fleshed out. And the lovemaking scenes are so very hot, but most importantly, brimming with emotions. This is one of the best HR I read recently.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
fictionalkate's review
5.0
Gabriel Rose knows he has no business tangling with Lady Celia Buchanan. She’s the daughter of an Earl who deserves more than he can possibly give her.
Celia is also drawn to Gabriel but she wants more than what most marriages of the ton have. She wants someone she can love who loves her in return but is also willing to accept her somewhat scandalous past. Despite neither feeling worthy of the other they can’t resist the chemistry and their lives entwine leaving Celia and Gabriel to navigate their feelings and the budding relationship.
Oh my. This was my first April Moran novel but it will definitely not be my last. It somewhat surprised me. I didn’t love the first chapter. There was something about Gabriel I wasn’t feeling. But as soon as Celia arrived for the house party I was hooked. They had such chemistry from the first time they appeared on the page together. Every glance between them was electric. The times they avoided each other’s gaze were full of anticipation and angst. The first time they crossed paths in the library? Well… remarkably hot considering everyone kept all their clothes on. This is one of the steamiest reads I’ve read in a while. That wedding night? I have no words but wow.
My favourite part was Celia. She might be a daughter of the peerage and a budding sexual submissive to Gabriel but she’s no damsel in distress. Celia can hold her own and has no problem putting Gabriel in his place when she needs to. But that’s not to say she didn’t need Gabriel. His support of her was hot - yes he was all cavemanesque with his “all who touch her must die!” but he also trusted her. It was amazing seeing her as she embraced her new position and witnessing how her and Gabriel’s relationship thrived as trust and love grew.
There’s a bit of drama, some secrets and a fantastic amount of steamy action between the leads. This book was a brilliant beginning to the series and I kind of want to go back and read it all again which is big considering I never reread. Gabriel and Celia are interesting and fun characters to follow as they find their places in the world and the chemistry between them burns up the pages. So… when can I read the next book? :D
Celia is also drawn to Gabriel but she wants more than what most marriages of the ton have. She wants someone she can love who loves her in return but is also willing to accept her somewhat scandalous past. Despite neither feeling worthy of the other they can’t resist the chemistry and their lives entwine leaving Celia and Gabriel to navigate their feelings and the budding relationship.
Oh my. This was my first April Moran novel but it will definitely not be my last. It somewhat surprised me. I didn’t love the first chapter. There was something about Gabriel I wasn’t feeling. But as soon as Celia arrived for the house party I was hooked. They had such chemistry from the first time they appeared on the page together. Every glance between them was electric. The times they avoided each other’s gaze were full of anticipation and angst. The first time they crossed paths in the library? Well… remarkably hot considering everyone kept all their clothes on. This is one of the steamiest reads I’ve read in a while. That wedding night? I have no words but wow.
My favourite part was Celia. She might be a daughter of the peerage and a budding sexual submissive to Gabriel but she’s no damsel in distress. Celia can hold her own and has no problem putting Gabriel in his place when she needs to. But that’s not to say she didn’t need Gabriel. His support of her was hot - yes he was all cavemanesque with his “all who touch her must die!” but he also trusted her. It was amazing seeing her as she embraced her new position and witnessing how her and Gabriel’s relationship thrived as trust and love grew.
There’s a bit of drama, some secrets and a fantastic amount of steamy action between the leads. This book was a brilliant beginning to the series and I kind of want to go back and read it all again which is big considering I never reread. Gabriel and Celia are interesting and fun characters to follow as they find their places in the world and the chemistry between them burns up the pages. So… when can I read the next book? :D
amino's review
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
It started a bit too fast-paced for my liking and from that point I probably should’ve just trusted my instinct to DNF but for some reason my curiosity got the better of me and saw me through right to the end. The couple was endearing enough but I was more intrigued by the “background” romances and it’s probably a sign that I might enjoy reading them. But if the characters are as inconsistent as these protagonists then perhaps not.
piperkitty's review
4.0
times like this story are hard to get into has a very slow start and was very sore reading personally for me. He had a nice story to it but was sensual and had steamy parts. Gabriel is extremely possessive but also has a caring nature whwhereoes not. Everything is not as simple as it seems and it is not all easy. This book focuses on progressive relationships. It
shavonbrown's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Two of my favorite things in this book. Historical Smut. That is the best way to describe My Darling Rogue. It starts from the very first page.
Gabriel is the definition of tall, dark and handsome with that possessive attitude that you love in a book boyfriend.
Celia the flirt with her options of suitors, though she has a dark secret that does not stop her from going after what she wants and being a major tease in the best possible way.
The passion between Gabriel and Celia is epic and comes off the pages as genuine, steamy and meant to be. This is the first book in the series but believe me you will be coming back for more. I know I will for sure.
Gabriel is the definition of tall, dark and handsome with that possessive attitude that you love in a book boyfriend.
Celia the flirt with her options of suitors, though she has a dark secret that does not stop her from going after what she wants and being a major tease in the best possible way.
The passion between Gabriel and Celia is epic and comes off the pages as genuine, steamy and meant to be. This is the first book in the series but believe me you will be coming back for more. I know I will for sure.
maustinreviewer's review
medium-paced
5.0
This was a great 5 star read.
We do get a slow start but boy it kicks in and we get a great steamy read.
Celia is looking for a husband but she’s not sure if anyone will accept her and the secret she carries. She meets Gabriel and they have an instant attraction. Once they share a kiss, Gabriel knows he has to have Celia. Will they be able to get their HEA?
Overall I really enjoyed this read. The author pulls you in with her writing. We get some very steamy scenes. You can feel their attraction come off the pages, I really loved this couple. They both had issues that they were dealing with and I liked how Gabriel helped Celia get past her fears. If you're looking for a great steamy historical romance this is the series for you and lI ook forward to the next book in the series 1-click and get started today..
We do get a slow start but boy it kicks in and we get a great steamy read.
Celia is looking for a husband but she’s not sure if anyone will accept her and the secret she carries. She meets Gabriel and they have an instant attraction. Once they share a kiss, Gabriel knows he has to have Celia. Will they be able to get their HEA?
Overall I really enjoyed this read. The author pulls you in with her writing. We get some very steamy scenes. You can feel their attraction come off the pages, I really loved this couple. They both had issues that they were dealing with and I liked how Gabriel helped Celia get past her fears. If you're looking for a great steamy historical romance this is the series for you and lI ook forward to the next book in the series 1-click and get started today..
shannonlovesbooksandreading's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
This story is cute, sweet and oh so sexy. Set in the 1800’s when society mattered and reputations were important. Celia Buchanan and Gabriel Rose pushed the limits of society and each other. I enjoyed this story. It was easy to read and follow. Both characters had their own angst and past problems to be worked out. Little did they know they would need one another to make their world right.
“She felt...right. It was the only way he could describe it. Right in his world of everything wrong.”
This story includes many sexy scenes and includes dirty words along with consensual adult situations. I would recommend this author and story.
julesherb's review
5.0
Wow this very talented author is new to me and I am so happy to have found her and this fantastic series! I have a real love or hate relationship with Historical Romances meaning I always seem to either wildly love or passionately hate them. There never seems to be an in between for me and this absolutely 100% falls into the LOVE category. This wonderful book is the first in this series so I truly am super excited to see what comes next. With interesting characters, a creative storyline to keep you captivated and enough steam to melt the hardest of hearts you truly do not want to miss this book! Gabriel and Lady Celia are far more in depth characters then I first expected and their chemistry is just off the charts! Do yourself a huge favour and start this series today!
kazbo5771's review
medium-paced
5.0
This is the first book in a new series by the author. It’s also the first book that I have read by this author but I’m very sure it won’t be the last. Although I read a LOT of romance, I haven’t read a lot of historical romance but it’s now becoming a genre/trope that I’m loving more and more.
Gabriel Rose is the rumoured bastard son of a Marquess. Although technically a commoner, he lives amongst the rich and famous of the Ton due to being a close advisor of Sebastian, an Earl. Here he meets Lady Celia Buchanan, daughter of an Earl. Unable to resist the intense chemistry between themselves. Gabriel and Celia are rushed into marriage after being caught in a compromising position.
This story is HOT and steamy. The chemistry between Gabriel and Celia is off the charts. I absolutely loved reading their story. The story is filled with steamy sex scenes, drama and blackmail.
I was totally hooked on this story from the very beginning and the author kept me gripped and very entertained throughout. The story flows very well and the characters are well written and relatable. There is also a great cast of secondary characters who add so much to the story.
I definitely recommend this book. If you love a steamy historical romance then this book is for you.